The nominee for defense secretary defends himself in fiery confirmation hearing
House leaders consider their options for overcoming the spending cap
A bill to allow more arrests of criminal immigrants has some bipartisan support
But can lawmakers get anything done without pre-negotiating legislation?
What made Monday different from Jan. 6, 2021
The close vote is a testament to the incoming president’s influence
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100
The House extends government funding at the eleventh hour
The government is set for a partial shutdown on Friday night
